Abstract :
Work with associative memories and associative-array processing has culminated in the development of fine-grained single-instruction, multiple-data computing systems, called vertical processing systems, that employ bit-slice sequential processing. After reviewing the engineering characteristics of various commercial and research models such as the DAP, MPP, and CM, this survey proposes a combined architecture that links a VPS with a set of highly specialized, homogenous coprocessors
Keywords :
associative processing; content-addressable storage; parallel architectures; parallel machines; associative memories; associative-array processing; bit-slice sequential processing; fine-grained single-instruction multiple-data computing systems; highly specialized homogenous coprocessors; vertical processing systems; Associative memory; Associative processing; CADCAM; Computer aided manufacturing; Computer architecture; Coprocessors; Digital audio players; Distributed processing; Parallel processing; Supercomputers;
